Match report

Match report

Great weather welcomed us at Murray Bridge.

This week Woodside started off focussed and ready to play and spent most of the first half camped in their opponent's half. Murray Bridge's defence and keeper worked hard during the first 20 minutes turning back Woodside’s attack. Woodside’s first opportunity came through a penalty, but the keeper easily saved this attempt. After this Woodside stood up and, after a magnificent run by Woodside’s midfielder weaving through the opposition, Woodside were on the board. The Warriors now attacked with effort and teamwork and scored their second. Their third goal was questionable whether the keeper had possession of the ball but the referees decision was final and the goal counted. Murray Bridge worked hard but were unable to get an opportunity at the Woodside goal as the Warriors defensive unit closed them down, tackled hard, were first to the ball and calmly worked together to transition the ball back into the midfield. The attacking nature of the Woodside game ensured they continued to make opportunities and find the net. As the half time whistled sounded the score was Woodside 4 Murray Bridge 0.

Woodside started the second half as they finished the first, in full control of the game. Through individual effort and fantastic teamwork, Woodside continued to pressure the Bridge's goal, scoring another 4 goals in the next 15 minutes. Murray Bridge stood tall and placed more pressure on their opponents when they had the ball, but the Warriors team kept upping the stakes and gave as much as they got. Woodside gave their opponents the opportunity to play out from the back, but the Woodside speed and reading of the play still made it difficult for Murray Bridge to get the ball into their opponent's half. In a show of teamsmanship the warriors gave their defenders a rare run upfront and while every attempt was made to give this play an opportunity it just didn’t fall the players way. If you are determined and work hard you can be rewarded for your efforts and Murray Bridge caught a napping defence off guard and managed to grab a goal in the final minutes. Woodside through had already sealed their ninth win for the season.